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Residents report dozens of golf balls striking homes near Manteca course; city says nets raised to 60 feet
Summary
A resident told council she found 31 golf balls on her property in about a month and twice paid a $200 deductible after windshield damage. Public Works said an easement indemnifies the city, nets were raised about two years ago (now 60 feet in most locations), the city angled hitting mats to redirect shots and has not yet installed dividers.
MANTECA — During public comment at the June 17 City Council meeting a Manteca homeowner said golf balls from an adjacent municipal course are striking private property and damaging vehicles; Public Works staff described steps the city has taken and explained limits on city liability.
The resident, who gave her first name as Elizabeth and said she has lived at 433 Benjamin for 10 years, told council she found 31 golf balls on her property over the last month and has twice paid a $200 insurance deductible after windshields were…
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